M.J. Kane's Blog, page 39
May 21, 2013
#WriterWednesday- Belinda Nicoll
This weeks featured author is Belinda Nicoll, and does she have an interesting story to tell and wonderful advice for aspiring authors! Sit down with your cup of coffee and get to know her! Welcome, Belinda! What inspired you to write? I grew up in South Africa in an era of storytelling as television viewing … Continue reading »
May 18, 2013
#8Sunday- First Impressions
The fun part of writing a book is describing how characters see each other, especially if it’s for the first time. In A Heart Not Easily Broken, Ebony and Brian’s first encounter was in a night club beneath strobe lights, the ‘masks’ were on, and first impressions hard to see. A few days later they … Continue reading »
May 16, 2013
Music to Fuel the Muse…
Nearly every author uses music when they write. Some use it to drown out the noise of life around them, while others use certain songs to inspire emotion and action in a scene. Numerous songs have found their way into book titles and inspired entire novels. Music is a part of my family, a part … Continue reading »
May 15, 2013
Guest Post: Reunited and it Feels So Good by Sharon C. Cooper
One of my all time favorite songs from back in the late 70’s is Reunited, by the R & B singing duo, Peaches and Herb. Even at a young age the love song touched me, making me believe in happily-ever-afters and second chances. With that said, when I first started reading romance novels, it didn’t … Continue reading »
May 14, 2013
#WriterWednesday- Author Untamed
I met Author Untamed during book signing at my local mall and had to introduce her to you. It’s always a pleasure to support my fellow authors! Welcome, Untamed! What inspired you to write? I was given a poetry assignment in middle school and I found it as a great way to release my emotions. … Continue reading »
May 13, 2013
#TeaserTuesday- Getting Ready for the First Date
I was watching TV, a pastime that has gone from pure entertainment to a study of television writers style of story telling. The episode of the show I was watching was entitled First Date. During the episode, the main character talked to her best friend about the nervous jitters she had in anticipation for the … Continue reading »
May 11, 2013
Even Fictional Characters Appreciate Their #Mothers!
Happy Mother’s Day! I don’t know about you, but I’m starting my day off sleeping in for as long as possible, then waiting to see what drawings my young artist have worked on all week and been dying for me to see. When I write, I put my supporting characters in their lives that help … Continue reading »
May 10, 2013
Avid Book Lover…..Do you live on the West Coast? This ones for you!
The Ladies of the B.R.A.B Present: A West Coast Reader’s Retreat Luncheon! Authors scheduled to attend include: Author SK S.w. Frank Iris Bolling Deatri King-Bey and Curtis Swagnificent Alcutt aka L.L. REAPER Michelle Monkou Pamela Samuels Young Marcia King-Gamble There will be giveaways, a B.R.A.B Swag Bag full of goodies, book signings, and lunch! Ticket prices … Continue reading »
#FeatureFriday- Let the Church Say… by Deidra D. S. Green
Sinclair Livingston was as nervous as any blushing bride could be. She’d wished for this day for so long; having dreamed about it since she was a little girl. Sinclair was preparing to marry the man of her dreams. She couldn’t wait to be Mrs. Tyson Jones. All she needed to do was hold it … Continue reading »
May 9, 2013
5 Prince Publishing New Release: Lost and Found by Bernadette Marie!
Today is release day for book 5 of the Keller Family Series by Bernadette Marie! Check it out! Darcy McCary came to Nashville with some big expectations–to find her birth parents. She had no plans of making a life in Tennessee. But when her sources lead her to Eduardo Keller, her heart took over, and … Continue reading »
